Maryland Labor Law Posters - State & Federal

Maryland Labor Law Posters - State & Federal

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Maryland Minimum Wage:$15.00 - Effective 1/2025

Latest State Updates

  • MD OSHA Job Safety & Health (9/2025)
  • Employment Discrimination (5/2025)
  • Safety and Health Protection (9/2024)
  • Minimum Wage and Overtime Law (1/2024)
  • Minor Fact Sheet (8/2023)
  • Employment Discrimination (2/2023)
  • Paid Sick Leave (9/2020)
  • Equal Pay (9/2020)

Our All-On-One Poster combines mandatory Maryland and federal requirements for all businesses.

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Maryland Labor Law Posters – Complete Federal and State Compliance in One Poster

Ensure your business meets all Maryland and federal labor law posting requirements with our Maryland Space Saver-1 All-On-One labor law poster.

This versatile Maryland labor law poster features a reversible design for horizontal or vertical display and combines all mandatory state and federal notices into one easy-to-use, space-saving format. It includes essential Maryland postings such as Unemployment Insurance Law, Employment Discrimination, Workers’ Compensation, State OSHA Job Safety and Health, Health Insurance Coverage, State Minimum Wage & Overtime Law, Earned Sick and Safe Leave, and more, alongside federal notices like the EEOC’s “Know Your Rights,” Federal Minimum Wage, Employee Polygraph Protection, Family and Medical Leave Act (where required), USERRA Rights, USCIS Discrimination, and Employee “Right to Know” notices.

Employers who require federal-only notices can also view our Federal Labor Law Poster, which include all mandatory nationwide workplace postings.

Maryland State Postings Included

  • MD Unemployment Insurance Law
  • MD Employment Discrimination
  • MD Workers' Compensation
  • MD OSHA Job Safety and Health
  • MD Health Insurance Coverage
  • MD Minor Fact Sheet
  • MD Equal Pay for Equal Work
  • MD Minimum Wage & Overtime Law
  • MD Earned Sick and Safe Leave
  • MD Pregnant and Working
  • MD Notice to Tipped Employees

Federal Postings and Notifications Included

  • EEOC "Know Your Rights" Notice
  • Federal Minimum Wage Notice
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Notice
  • Family and Medical Leave Act Notice (download only where required)
  • USERRA Rights and Benefits Notice
  • Payday Notice (Meets notification requirements)
  • IRS EITC / Notice 797 / W-4 Notice (Meets notification requirements)
  • Employee "Right to Know" Notice
  • USCIS Discrimination Notice

Wage regulations are a critical part of compliance, For employers comparing wage requirements nationwide, view Our US minimum wage by state.

Ongoing Maryland Labor Law Compliance Support

Keeping labor law posters current is an ongoing responsibility for Maryland employers, as both state and federal posting requirements can change throughout the year. Missing an update may lead to compliance gaps, penalties, or issues during audits and inspections.

To simplify this process, employers can enroll in the Labor Law Posters Online Full Compliance Plan, which provides automatic poster updates whenever Maryland or federal posting requirements change. This plan helps businesses maintain up-to-date labor law postings without needing to track regulatory changes manually.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What labor law and minimum wage rules apply in Maryland for 2026?

    Maryland’s minimum wage reaches $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2025, and remains unchanged in 2026. Tipped employees receive a cash wage of $3.63 per hour. Maryland also requires employers to provide earned sick and safe leave (one hour of leave per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year), pay equal wages regardless of gender, and comply with the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) program under Maryland labor laws 2026.

  • What additional workplace compliance resources are available for Maryland employers?

    Yes. Even with labor law posters displayed, the Maryland OSHA Safety Poster is essential for full OSHA compliance. It is laminated, all-on-one, and guarantees fine coverage, ensuring your workplace meets all OSHA requirements.

  • What are the penalties in 2026 for not posting or updating Maryland labor law posters?

    The Maryland Department of Labor (DOL) may assess penalties for failing to provide required notices. These fines can range depending on the severity of the violation and the number of posters not displayed. Workers may also sue to recover unpaid wages or seek reinstatement if they were unaware of their rights under Maryland employee labor laws. For compliance, many businesses use our Maryland labor law poster service to ensure all mandatory notices are properly displayed and up to date.

  • How often must Maryland labor law posters be updated, and who monitors those updates?

    Maryland’s Department of Labor updates posters when new laws are enacted or when the minimum wage changes. Employers should review their posters annually and replace them if any notice changes. Our service monitors both state and federal agencies, such as the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL), MOSH, and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, and sends updated Maryland employment law posters as soon as changes occur.

  • Where can employers get compliant 2026 Maryland posters, including bilingual/digital options?

    Our Maryland & federal labor law posters include state notices (minimum wage, earned sick and safe leave, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation) and federal posters. We offer all-on-one labor law posters. What sets us apart is our support for labor law posters; also, we provide automatic updates whenever there are any changes.

  • Are small businesses exempt from Maryland labor law poster requirements in 2026?

    No. All employers must post required Maryland and federal notices. Some small businesses may be exempt from certain laws (e.g., the Healthy Working Families Act applies to employers with 15 or more workers), but posting requirements still apply.

  • Can labor law notices be displayed electronically instead of physically in Maryland in 2026?

    Maryland requires physical posters at the workplace. Electronic posters can supplement physical copies for remote employees, but do not replace them.

  • Do Maryland employers need to include both state and federal labor law notices?

    Yes. Employers must display Maryland‑specific notices and all applicable federal notices. Our all‑in‑one poster set covers both.

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Mandatory MD Labor Law Poster Updates – State & Federal

Ensuring labor law posters reflect the latest state and federal regulations is critical. This summary highlights the recent mandatory labor law poster changes Maryland employers must implement to stay compliant.

2025 Maryland State & Federal Updates

Maryland Mandatory Update

May 2025 – Employment Discrimination

Agency: Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

Region: Statewide

  • The State of Maryland Commission on Civil Rights has released an updated Employment Discrimination poster. The poster added military status as a protected class and now states that individuals have 300 days from the date of the alleged discriminatory act to file a complaint if they believe their rights under the law have been violated.

Federal Mandatory Update

April 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

  • Updates federal minimum wage information for contractors to $13.30 for EO 13658 and notes revocation of EO 14026 due to EO 14236.

January 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

  • Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $13.30 under EO 13658 and $17.75 under EO 14026.

January 2025 - Notice 797 and 1015

  • When we updated on our Posters – December 2024

    Agency: Internal Revenue Service

    Region: Nationwide

  • Explains updates to possible tax credits.

2024 Maryland State & Federal Updates

Maryland Mandatory Update

October 2024 – OSHA

Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

Region: Statewide

  • Effective July 1st, 2024, the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) Act civil penalties have increased for serious and willful or repeat violations for inspections before July 15, 2025, with annual increases planned. The penalty limits for serious violations increased from $7,000 to $16,131, and penalty amounts for willful or repeat violations increased from $70,000 to $161,323.

January 2024 – Minimum Wage

Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

Region: Statewide

  • Effective January 1st, 2024, the minimum wage is raised to $15.00 per hour for all employees, irrespective of business size. Previously, in 2023, the minimum wage was $12.80 for businesses with fewer than 15 employees, and $13.25 for businesses with 15 or more employees.

January 2024 – Minimum Wage

  • When we updated on our Posters – July 2023

    Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

    Region: Statewide

  • Starting January 1st, 2024, the minimum wage is $15.00 per hour for all employees. Previously, in 2023, the minimum wage stood at $13.40 for businesses with fewer than 15 employees, while businesses with 15 or more employees had a minimum wage of $14.00 projected for January 1st, 2024.

Federal Mandatory Update

January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

  • Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.90 under EO 13658 and $17.20 under EO 14026.

January 2024 - Notice 797 and 1015

  • When we updated on our Posters – December 2023

    Agency: Internal Revenue Service

    Region: Nationwide

  • Explains updates to possible tax credits.

January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13706: Paid Sick Leave for Contractors

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

  • Updates the paid sick leave website with a QR code for more information for federal contractors.

2023 Maryland State & Federal Updates

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Maryland Mandatory Update

September 2023 – Minor Fact Sheet

Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

Region: Statewide

  • The Maryland Department of Labor revised the Minor Fact Sheet (August 11 and 16). The explanation of federal restrictions was enhanced to incorporate the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division website and specific provisions from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The exceptions section related to hours of employment was removed.

January 2023 – Employment Discrimination

Agency: Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

Region: Statewide

  • The State of Maryland Commission on Civil Rights updated its Employment Discrimination poster, extending the time period to file a complaint from 6 months to 300 days from the alleged act of discrimination.

January 2023 – Minimum Wage

Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

Region: Statewide

  • Effective January 1st, 2023, the minimum wage increased to $13.25 per hour for employers with 15 or more employees, and to $12.80 per hour for employers with 14 or fewer employees.

Federal Mandatory Update

June 2023 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Region: Nationwide

  • Adds information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees.

May 2023 – Federal Minimum Wage

  • When we updated on our Posters – June 2023

    Agency: United States Department of Labor

    Region: Nationwide

  • Includes information on the PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers, which expands break time and private space requirements for nursing employees.

January 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 and 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

  • Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $12.15 under EO 13658 and $16.20 under EO 14026.

January 2023 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

  • When we updated on our Posters – December 2022

    Agency: Internal Revenue Service

    Region: Nationwide

  • Explains updates to possible tax credits.

2022 Maryland State & Federal Updates

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Maryland Mandatory Update

August 2022 – Equal Pay

Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

Region: Statewide

  • Updates to include protections against pay discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

January 2022 – Minimum Wage

  • When we updated on our Posters – November 2021

    Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

    Region: Statewide

  • Effective January 1st, 2022, the minimum wage increased to $12.50 per hour for employers with 15 or more employees, and to $12.20 per hour for employers with 14 or fewer employees.

Federal Mandatory Update

October 2022 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Region: Nationwide

  • Replaces an outdated EEOC poster with a plain-language version and QR code.

January 2022 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

  • Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $11.25 under EO 13658 and $15.00 under EO 14026.

  • January 2022 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

    • When we updated on our Posters – December 2021

      Agency: Internal Revenue Service

      Region: Nationwide

    • Explains updates to possible tax credits.

    2021 Maryland State & Federal Updates

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    Federal Mandatory Update

    January 2021 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

    • When we updated on our Posters – December 2020

      Agency: Internal Revenue Service

      Region: Nationwide

    • Explains updates to possible tax credits.

    January 2021 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658

    Agency: United States Department of Labor

    Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

    • Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.95.

    2020 Maryland State & Federal Updates

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    Maryland Mandatory Update

    November 2020 – Minor Fact Sheet

    Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

    Region: Statewide

    • The Maryland Department of Labor updated its Minor Fact Sheet. Maryland restricted the amount of hours a minor can work on any day when school is in session from 4 to 3 hours based on a more restrictive federal law. Weekly hours were reduced from 24 to 18 during school weeks, and permissible work hours adjusted to 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. (minors may work until 9:00 p.m. from June 1 until Labor Day). Additional updates to website links and contact information were made.

    October 2020 – Equal Pay

    Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

    Region: Statewide

    • Updated Equal Pay notice clarifies that job applicants may request the wage range for a position, employers must provide it and may not retaliate; penalties for non-compliance included.

    October 2020 – Paid Sick Leave

    Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

    Region: Statewide

    • Expands “family member” definition to include grandchild, sibling, legal guardian or ward, and individuals who acted in loco parentis to the employee or the employee’s spouse when the employee or spouse was a minor.

    January 2020 –Minimum Wage

    • When we updated on our Posters – November 2019

      Agency: Maryland Department of Labor

      Region: Statewide

    • Effective January 1st, 2020, the minimum wage in the state of Maryland will increase from $10.10 per hour to $11 per hour. Beginning in 2021, the minimum wage will increase to $11.60 for employers with 14 or less employees and to $11.75 for employers with 15 or more employees. Additionally, the allowable age for subminimum wage was lowered from 20 to 18 years of age.

    Federal Mandatory Update

    January 2020 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658

    Agency: United States Department of Labor

    Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

    • Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.80.

    January 2020 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

    • When we updated on our Posters – December 2019

      Agency: Internal Revenue Service

      Region: Nationwide

    • Explains updates to possible tax credits.